[The time finally comes where the Katalyth threatens the outside of Karteria once more, even after their initial excursion almost a year ago to assist Patho-Gen with the cleanup in the Woods. The very existence of it threatens their livelihoods, and though Childe is no fan of Patho-Gen, this is an instance where resentment has no place. If the Katalyth overtakes the city, everything gets harder.
Partnering up with his travel buddy here seems like the best option. Since they'd both traversed the continent to the north together, he can't think of a better person to scout out the area around Karteria. Armed this time only with his wits and his Vision, the fully corrupted mantis/bee/wheel bug man here steps lightly in the forest, eyes on the lookout for Katalyth.]
Seems like just yesterday we were out here among these toxic minerals...you ready for another round?
[Though his words are light and playful, Tartaglia is really anything but. His senses are turned up to the maximum...which is why he's on high alert, feeling something beneath his feet that he doesn't like. He can only be thankful for his Arthropoda senses right about now.]
[Reporting Katalyth with Childe again? Easy money. Something productive they cna do to help the situation, and hopefully not too destructive. Eli needs an activity like this. He's trying to convince himself he's not a complete mess and a burden on everyone he's close to. So, let's go!]
You know it. Should be easy.
[Eli pulls out the map on his Syntrofos.]
Should be one just up that way.
[He points to a path that heads northeast and then starts to walk it.]
[As the way is revealed, Childe starts confidently striding up the path, knowing already that it won't be long before they run into their target. So now's a good of a time as ever to get caught up, seeing how he hasn't had the chance to see Eli in a few months now.]
Oh, only the usual of course- experiencing strange and unforeseen events thanks to the meddling of our captors, being mind-controlled by them, and getting the opportunity to challenge quite a few of our stronger warriors as a result. All in all, I think it's been a pretty eventful last few months for me.
[There's no bitterness in his tone of voice despite the facts, if anything, it's more unsurprised. Like of course that would happen, but he made the best of it regardless.]
Oh! And I also got to try on a variety of dresses too. Seems the boutiques in the area really think I'm suited for formal wedding ware. I think they need to really focus on fixing the design of dresses...you can't fight properly in them at all.
[Because that was his focus on it at the time...]
What about you? Got any exciting stories I shouldn't be missing out on?
[His cheery mood turns a bit more serious at that revelation. Tartaglia doesn't know if "lost" here means died, or the worst thing happened- that Bricks lost their battle to their Natural Soul and is now just a feral shell. It's not a happy outcome either way, so his expression softens with empathy.]
Ah, I didn't know. My apologies...I hope the worst scenario was avoided.
[He skips over a few rocks as they make their way forward, not stopping regardless- that Katalyth needs to be taken care of and maybe the task at hand will be a welcome distraction from the memory that Childe's unintentionally brought back up.]
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Date: 2026-03-06 10:27 pm (UTC)From:[The time finally comes where the Katalyth threatens the outside of Karteria once more, even after their initial excursion almost a year ago to assist Patho-Gen with the cleanup in the Woods. The very existence of it threatens their livelihoods, and though Childe is no fan of Patho-Gen, this is an instance where resentment has no place. If the Katalyth overtakes the city, everything gets harder.
Partnering up with his travel buddy here seems like the best option. Since they'd both traversed the continent to the north together, he can't think of a better person to scout out the area around Karteria. Armed this time only with his wits and his Vision, the fully corrupted mantis/bee/wheel bug man here steps lightly in the forest, eyes on the lookout for Katalyth.]
Seems like just yesterday we were out here among these toxic minerals...you ready for another round?
[Though his words are light and playful, Tartaglia is really anything but. His senses are turned up to the maximum...which is why he's on high alert, feeling something beneath his feet that he doesn't like. He can only be thankful for his Arthropoda senses right about now.]
sorry for the delay!
Date: 2026-03-21 03:36 am (UTC)From:You know it. Should be easy.
[Eli pulls out the map on his Syntrofos.]
Should be one just up that way.
[He points to a path that heads northeast and then starts to walk it.]
How you been, anyway?
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Date: 2026-03-23 06:35 pm (UTC)From:Oh, only the usual of course- experiencing strange and unforeseen events thanks to the meddling of our captors, being mind-controlled by them, and getting the opportunity to challenge quite a few of our stronger warriors as a result. All in all, I think it's been a pretty eventful last few months for me.
[There's no bitterness in his tone of voice despite the facts, if anything, it's more unsurprised. Like of course that would happen, but he made the best of it regardless.]
Oh! And I also got to try on a variety of dresses too. Seems the boutiques in the area really think I'm suited for formal wedding ware. I think they need to really focus on fixing the design of dresses...you can't fight properly in them at all.
[Because that was his focus on it at the time...]
What about you? Got any exciting stories I shouldn't be missing out on?
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Date: 2026-03-27 04:31 am (UTC)From:[Eli didn't experience any of this mind-control, so that's alarming.
He does laugh a little at Childe's main issue with dresses being their impracticality for fighting.]
That's fun, I'd like to see you in a dress... I had fun with the wedding wear as well. No dresses for me though.
[Gag. That would be dysphoria central for Eli, but he fully supports other guys fucking with gender.]
Ah... Not really. Mostly just lost one of my partners, Bricks.
SORRY I GOT EATEN ALIVE BY MONSTER HUNTER
Date: 2026-04-04 01:27 am (UTC)From:Ah, I didn't know. My apologies...I hope the worst scenario was avoided.
[He skips over a few rocks as they make their way forward, not stopping regardless- that Katalyth needs to be taken care of and maybe the task at hand will be a welcome distraction from the memory that Childe's unintentionally brought back up.]
Have you been alright?